Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Nashville, TN
I draw from evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT, integrating mindfulness practices and other approaches to support your healing, personal growth, and meaningful change.
In our work together, you can expect a compassionate, holistic approach to navigating life’s emotional, physical, and mental challenges. I offer individual therapy to meet you where you are, whether you’re a child learning to cope with big emotions, a teen managing anxiety or self-esteem, or an adult facing grief, stress, or life transitions. I also lead Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups for adolescents and adults needing more structured care. Together, we’ll focus on building emotional resilience and promoting healing, helping you feel empowered and confident on your journey.
I draw from evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT, integrating mindfulness practices and other approaches to support your healing, personal growth, and meaningful change.
In our work together, you can expect a compassionate, holistic approach to navigating life’s emotional, physical, and mental challenges. I offer individual therapy to meet you where you are, whether you’re a child learning to cope with big emotions, a teen managing anxiety or self-esteem, or an adult facing grief, stress, or life transitions. I also lead Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups for adolescents and adults needing more structured care. Together, we’ll focus on building emotional resilience and promoting healing, helping you feel empowered and confident on your journey.
You’re trying to reach out to your spouse, hoping to feel emotionally close again, but the more you reach, the more distant they seem. You try harder, maybe louder and with more urgency, only to feel them withdraw even further. Before you know it, you’re feeling even farther apart, nothing feels resolved, and you’re wondering how to move forward. This negative cycle leaves both of you feeling unseen, unheard, and disconnected. You're both longing for emotional safety and secure attachment. You want this marriage to thrive, but you’re unsure how to slow down conflict, strengthen communication, and feel deeply connected again.
You’re trying to reach out to your spouse, hoping to feel emotionally close again, but the more you reach, the more distant they seem. You try harder, maybe louder and with more urgency, only to feel them withdraw even further. Before you know it, you’re feeling even farther apart, nothing feels resolved, and you’re wondering how to move forward. This negative cycle leaves both of you feeling unseen, unheard, and disconnected. You're both longing for emotional safety and secure attachment. You want this marriage to thrive, but you’re unsure how to slow down conflict, strengthen communication, and feel deeply connected again.
Therapy feels intimidating. But so does white-knuckling it through another week. Are you a new or expectant mom feeling anxious or overwhelmed by so many big transitions? Maybe past hurts are surfacing, daily stress feels unmanageable, or you’re struggling to feel present and connected.
Hi! I’m Kara Guindin, LCSW and founder of Wise Roots Therapy. I help mothers heal trauma, reconnect with themselves, and feel safe enough to fall in love with life again- so you can parent from connection, not survival.
Therapy feels intimidating. But so does white-knuckling it through another week. Are you a new or expectant mom feeling anxious or overwhelmed by so many big transitions? Maybe past hurts are surfacing, daily stress feels unmanageable, or you’re struggling to feel present and connected.
Hi! I’m Kara Guindin, LCSW and founder of Wise Roots Therapy. I help mothers heal trauma, reconnect with themselves, and feel safe enough to fall in love with life again- so you can parent from connection, not survival.
I offer EMDR, SomEx, mindfulness, DBT skills, EFT & Gottman principles for couples and relational counseling.
I am a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR, SomEx, Partner Betrayal Trauma, breathwork and DBT. I enjoy weaving ceremony and ritual into my work with an emphasis on grounding and somatic experiences. Using an attachment-focused lens, I work with clients to improve communication and connection in their relationships. I believe we are are interconnected species and everyone is capable of living a life of purpose and meaning in healthy relationship to themselves and others. The mind-body-spirit connection is the foundation of what I teach and practice.
I offer EMDR, SomEx, mindfulness, DBT skills, EFT & Gottman principles for couples and relational counseling.
I am a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR, SomEx, Partner Betrayal Trauma, breathwork and DBT. I enjoy weaving ceremony and ritual into my work with an emphasis on grounding and somatic experiences. Using an attachment-focused lens, I work with clients to improve communication and connection in their relationships. I believe we are are interconnected species and everyone is capable of living a life of purpose and meaning in healthy relationship to themselves and others. The mind-body-spirit connection is the foundation of what I teach and practice.
Many people come to therapy wanting to feel confident, and peace within themselves, how they connect with others, and how they live. Past experiences often impact how we see ourselves and interact with others. These issues are often tied to trauma, emotional wounds, and identity. It's common to feel stuck or like you keep repeating the patterns. Sometimes people feel anxious, disconnected, unfulfilled, depressed, or overwhelmed. This can affect relationships, work, and your sense of self. I'm passionate about helping people find their healthiest, true self, and learn to build healthy relationships and fulfilling lives.
Many people come to therapy wanting to feel confident, and peace within themselves, how they connect with others, and how they live. Past experiences often impact how we see ourselves and interact with others. These issues are often tied to trauma, emotional wounds, and identity. It's common to feel stuck or like you keep repeating the patterns. Sometimes people feel anxious, disconnected, unfulfilled, depressed, or overwhelmed. This can affect relationships, work, and your sense of self. I'm passionate about helping people find their healthiest, true self, and learn to build healthy relationships and fulfilling lives.
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Want to develop healthy ways to handle stress? Are you struggling with trauma from your past? I help clients find relief from anxiety, heal from past trauma, and experience freedom from unhealthy ways of coping. I want to help you discover the “life worth living” as you define it. I aim to support my clients in moving from “talking” about their struggles to an ability to build the skills and make choices to move through them.
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Want to develop healthy ways to handle stress? Are you struggling with trauma from your past? I help clients find relief from anxiety, heal from past trauma, and experience freedom from unhealthy ways of coping. I want to help you discover the “life worth living” as you define it. I aim to support my clients in moving from “talking” about their struggles to an ability to build the skills and make choices to move through them.
I draw from traditional therapeutic modalities as well as mindfulness-based practices to help individuals align and integrate their minds, bodies, and spirits.
Part of what drew me to this profession is that therapy has been an invaluable tool in my own life. Being human is hard work, and none of us make it through unscathed. I believe everyone can benefit from having a space to put words to their fears, doubts, emotions, and beliefs—and to gain clarity about what is serving them and what is holding them back.
I draw from traditional therapeutic modalities as well as mindfulness-based practices to help individuals align and integrate their minds, bodies, and spirits.
Part of what drew me to this profession is that therapy has been an invaluable tool in my own life. Being human is hard work, and none of us make it through unscathed. I believe everyone can benefit from having a space to put words to their fears, doubts, emotions, and beliefs—and to gain clarity about what is serving them and what is holding them back.
Life can sometimes be overwhelming, whether it’s depression, anxiety, or other emotional roadblocks that disrupt your peace of mind. You’re not alone, I've been there, and you don’t have to figure it out all on your own. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take control of your life. Together we’ll work on shifting your focus from negative patterns to positive, actionable changes. I believe in your ability to grow and heal. By learning how to manage your thoughts, emotions, and actions, you can break the cycles that hold you back and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Life can sometimes be overwhelming, whether it’s depression, anxiety, or other emotional roadblocks that disrupt your peace of mind. You’re not alone, I've been there, and you don’t have to figure it out all on your own. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take control of your life. Together we’ll work on shifting your focus from negative patterns to positive, actionable changes. I believe in your ability to grow and heal. By learning how to manage your thoughts, emotions, and actions, you can break the cycles that hold you back and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling future.
As a CBT and DBT Psychologist, National Speaker, hospital consultant, and clinical supervisor for Vanderbilt University, I have experience helping veterans, teens, psychologists, physicians, attorneys, students, artists, and homemakers feel better and improve their lives. My business, PSYCHē, PLLC is founded upon the belief that going the extra mile makes all the difference. People need real support and real solutions; not just a nod and concerned look. My job is to help. My clients tell me how. I am a member of PSYPACT which means I can see clients in every state that is a member of PSYPACT and I am also licensed in MA.
As a CBT and DBT Psychologist, National Speaker, hospital consultant, and clinical supervisor for Vanderbilt University, I have experience helping veterans, teens, psychologists, physicians, attorneys, students, artists, and homemakers feel better and improve their lives. My business, PSYCHē, PLLC is founded upon the belief that going the extra mile makes all the difference. People need real support and real solutions; not just a nod and concerned look. My job is to help. My clients tell me how. I am a member of PSYPACT which means I can see clients in every state that is a member of PSYPACT and I am also licensed in MA.
Painful, overwhelming feelings and relationship stress are difficult to navigate alone and that's why I strive to provide a place where you will feel valued, understood, and supported. I’m committed to helping adolescents and adults feel empowered to face the many challenges life offers. I help people that are struggling with relationships, parenting, grief, and transitions. As well as, providing care for those that are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Painful, overwhelming feelings and relationship stress are difficult to navigate alone and that's why I strive to provide a place where you will feel valued, understood, and supported. I’m committed to helping adolescents and adults feel empowered to face the many challenges life offers. I help people that are struggling with relationships, parenting, grief, and transitions. As well as, providing care for those that are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Hi! My name is Julisa. As a person of color, I am driven by my desire to provide healthy representation of breaking generational trauma I longed to see available for myself and loved ones during various trials in our lives. I’ve used my wealth of professional and personal experience in community behavioral health and private practice settings to work as a team with people that are trying to create senses of stability, fulfillment and self-understanding in their lives. I aim to get rid of stigmas related to seeking professional help. Everyone deserves access to meaningful ways of healing without being labeled.
Hi! My name is Julisa. As a person of color, I am driven by my desire to provide healthy representation of breaking generational trauma I longed to see available for myself and loved ones during various trials in our lives. I’ve used my wealth of professional and personal experience in community behavioral health and private practice settings to work as a team with people that are trying to create senses of stability, fulfillment and self-understanding in their lives. I aim to get rid of stigmas related to seeking professional help. Everyone deserves access to meaningful ways of healing without being labeled.
"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." Haruki Murakami. I will hold a safe space for you to process life and its inevitable pains--change, loss, grief, and trauma. I will join you without judgement: where you are, as you are. Our time together will be collaborative and supportive—a partnership. You will gain an experience of trust and of personal power. You will be equipped with tools and skills relative to the goals that you establish, enabling you to thrive independently. Relationships, "stuckness", trauma, etc. will be addressed and resolved. Together, we will manifest your inherent creativity, purpose, and joy.
"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." Haruki Murakami. I will hold a safe space for you to process life and its inevitable pains--change, loss, grief, and trauma. I will join you without judgement: where you are, as you are. Our time together will be collaborative and supportive—a partnership. You will gain an experience of trust and of personal power. You will be equipped with tools and skills relative to the goals that you establish, enabling you to thrive independently. Relationships, "stuckness", trauma, etc. will be addressed and resolved. Together, we will manifest your inherent creativity, purpose, and joy.
Do you wish you had the confidence to live your life the way you want? Maybe you haven’t had the support or guidance you’ve needed. Many of my clients have struggled with problems like anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. As well as difficult life circumstances, that have held them back from their goals. My mission is to help people feel stronger on their own, as well as more connected to those around them. I want you to feel calmer, happier and more empowered. With support, you can explore what’s important to you, and discover what you really want. And once you know that, you can create a more meaningful future.
Do you wish you had the confidence to live your life the way you want? Maybe you haven’t had the support or guidance you’ve needed. Many of my clients have struggled with problems like anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. As well as difficult life circumstances, that have held them back from their goals. My mission is to help people feel stronger on their own, as well as more connected to those around them. I want you to feel calmer, happier and more empowered. With support, you can explore what’s important to you, and discover what you really want. And once you know that, you can create a more meaningful future.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, and insecurity, frustrated with themselves for repeating patterns that get in the way of having meaningful relationships. When you’re feeling stuck and hopeless, it’s especially hard to feel compassion for yourself. One of the beautiful things about therapy is that it is a space where someone else can hold compassion and hope for you until you are able to hold it for yourself.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, and insecurity, frustrated with themselves for repeating patterns that get in the way of having meaningful relationships. When you’re feeling stuck and hopeless, it’s especially hard to feel compassion for yourself. One of the beautiful things about therapy is that it is a space where someone else can hold compassion and hope for you until you are able to hold it for yourself.
My own healing through therapy and mindfulness meditation inspired the pursuit of an MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, the first program in the world to blend Eastern philosophical and spiritual traditions with Western schools of psychology.
When working with individuals, we explore past experiences that shape feelings, beliefs, and behaviors in the present. I help clients access their innate wisdom through relational, mindful, and somatic practices. For healing trauma, I use the heart-centered, neuro-biologically based Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) akin to EMDR, IFS, and more.
My own healing through therapy and mindfulness meditation inspired the pursuit of an MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, the first program in the world to blend Eastern philosophical and spiritual traditions with Western schools of psychology.
When working with individuals, we explore past experiences that shape feelings, beliefs, and behaviors in the present. I help clients access their innate wisdom through relational, mindful, and somatic practices. For healing trauma, I use the heart-centered, neuro-biologically based Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) akin to EMDR, IFS, and more.
At Rachel Epifanio Counseling, we know healing begins with real human connection. We don’t hide behind roles. We show up as ourselves. That genuine presence invites clients to feel safe enough to let down their guard and be fully seen. We use a client-centered approach, understanding that the client is the expert of their own life.
At Rachel Epifanio Counseling, we know healing begins with real human connection. We don’t hide behind roles. We show up as ourselves. That genuine presence invites clients to feel safe enough to let down their guard and be fully seen. We use a client-centered approach, understanding that the client is the expert of their own life.
You are good at functioning, coping, and showing up for others, but inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Anxiety, constant overthinking, or burnout may be quietly running your life, even if everything looks fine on the outside. You may be questioning your direction or wondering why life feels flat or unfulfilling despite your efforts. You want clarity, relief, and a deeper sense of meaning. You want to feel grounded and like yourself again. I help adults with high-functioning anxiety, burnout, depression, and identity concerns slow down and reconnect with themselves.
You are good at functioning, coping, and showing up for others, but inside you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Anxiety, constant overthinking, or burnout may be quietly running your life, even if everything looks fine on the outside. You may be questioning your direction or wondering why life feels flat or unfulfilling despite your efforts. You want clarity, relief, and a deeper sense of meaning. You want to feel grounded and like yourself again. I help adults with high-functioning anxiety, burnout, depression, and identity concerns slow down and reconnect with themselves.
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Searching for a therapist can be overwhelming, so know that you have completed the most challenging part of the journey! Here is a little bit about me to help deciding whether or not the search is over:) I believe an important (if not the most important) part of your search is the connection with the therapist how honest you feel you can be with them. The healing and unpacking process will be the most productive and effective if you feel that you can be honest and without being judged, and that's what I hope to be for you:) I hope that you leave each therapy session feeling lighter and stronger than when you came!
Hello and Welcome!
Searching for a therapist can be overwhelming, so know that you have completed the most challenging part of the journey! Here is a little bit about me to help deciding whether or not the search is over:) I believe an important (if not the most important) part of your search is the connection with the therapist how honest you feel you can be with them. The healing and unpacking process will be the most productive and effective if you feel that you can be honest and without being judged, and that's what I hope to be for you:) I hope that you leave each therapy session feeling lighter and stronger than when you came!
I use mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help promote stability.
As a counselor, I am committed to being present, open, and accepting with you. Much of my practice consists of helping clients heal core wounds. I also work with professionals who are over-stressed or who are adjusting to life with a mental illness or psychological injury.
I use mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help promote stability.
As a counselor, I am committed to being present, open, and accepting with you. Much of my practice consists of helping clients heal core wounds. I also work with professionals who are over-stressed or who are adjusting to life with a mental illness or psychological injury.
You’re usually someone who usually holds it all together—an athlete, a high achiever, or a deeply driven individual—but lately, it feels like the pressure is too much. You may be carrying unresolved trauma, navigating anxiety, depression, codependency, or struggling with substance use, eating concerns, or major life changes. You want a deeper sense of connection—with yourself and others.
You’re usually someone who usually holds it all together—an athlete, a high achiever, or a deeply driven individual—but lately, it feels like the pressure is too much. You may be carrying unresolved trauma, navigating anxiety, depression, codependency, or struggling with substance use, eating concerns, or major life changes. You want a deeper sense of connection—with yourself and others.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.